Finance for development : Latin America in comparative perspective by Barbara Stallings(
)2
editions published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
1,958 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
"Access to finance is a critical element in any effort to promote development in emerging market economies. In this analysis
of the Latin American financial sector, Barbara Stallings and Rogerio Studart examine recent transformations in the region,
compare them to related developments elsewhere, and consider where they might lead. They challenge the new literature on finance
and development, which argues for the elimination of public-sector banks, substitution of private monitoring for government
regulation and supervision, and more complete integration with international capital markets. Rather, the authors advocate
a more balanced approach that emphasizes individual country situation and strengthens the institutional context in which financial
systems operate." "Case studies illustrate changes occurring in Chile, Mexico, and Brazil - the most sophisticated financial
systems in Latin America. The authors place particular emphasis on the need to overcome two types of market failure: the lack
of long-term finance for investment and access to credit for small firms. They conclude with policy recommendations for strengthening
Latin American banks and capital markets so that they can play a greater role in supporting economic development."--Jacket

Competition policies in emerging economies : lessons and challenges from Central America and Mexico by Claudia Schatan(
)5
editions published
in
2008
in
English
and held by
1,836 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Competition Policies in Emerging Economies features in-depth analysis of two strategic industries -- telecommunications and
banking -- in several Central American nations, to shed light on the dynamics of the transition to deregulation and trade
liberalization. Examining the lessons learned from these experiences and featuring discussion of political, legal, economic,
financial, cultural, and organizational issues, the book provides unique perspectives on competition policy and economic development
The book is primarily intended for decision-makers and policy analysts in international trade and economics, and will also
appeal to researchers, academics, students, and professionals in institutional and development economics, international trade,
and international affairs

Regional financial cooperation by José Antonio Ocampo(
)12
editions published
in
2006
in
3
languages
and held by
1,688 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
"Assesses how regional financial institutions can help developing countries, often at a disadvantage within the global financial
framework, finance their investment needs, counteract the volatility of private capital flows, and make their voices heard"--Provided
by publisher

Revista de la CEPAL by United Nations(
)
in
3
languages
and held by
1,578 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
The purpose of the Review is to contribute to the discussion of socio-economic development issues in the region by offering
analytical and policy approaches and articles by economists and other social scientists working both within and outside the
United Nations

Globalization and development : a Latin American and Caribbean perspective by United Nations(
)13
editions published
between
2002
and
2003
in
English
and held by
1,075 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
The international response to opportunities and risks arising from globalization has been incomplete and uneven. But a proactive
approach by a network of institutions could correct existing asymmetries and build a rights-based international social agenda.
Globalization and Development provides a historical overview of economic development in the Latin America and Caribbean region
- and proposes an economic and noneconomic agenda that addresses disparity, respects diversity, and fosters complementarity
among regional, national, and international institutions. "This book provides a profound analysis of key problems facing the
global economic order. Equally important, the agenda put forward provides perceptive food for thought for all who are committed
to overcoming the fundamental asymmetries that pervade the world economy today. It recognizes that success in creating a better
global order must go beyond the topics that have been at the center of discussion in the past: There must be an adequate supply
of global public goods, and we need to incorporate at the global level values that we often take for granted at the national
level--a commitment to global democracy, global citizenship, and global social justice."

Ageing, human rights and public policies(
)4
editions published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
990 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Two aspects of the gradual but inexorable aging of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean are of particular concern.
One is that the population is aging faster in the region than it did historically in the developed countries. The other is
the regional context of unrelenting inequality, weak institutional development, the poor coverage and quality of social protection
systems and the high demands placed on the family to provide security and protection. This book examines the aging phenomenon
from the demographic perspective, the guaranteeing of human rights in old-age and the public policies that the countries of
the region are deploying in fulfillment of agreements arising from the first and second meetings of the Regional Intergovernmental
Conference on Aging in Latin America and the Caribbean (2003 and 2007). The book sets out the framework of rights-based social
protection policies and how they apply to the particular situation of the elderly population and looks at the status of older
persons in terms of income security, access to health and inclusive environments. It also examines the impacts of population
aging on social protection systems - pensions, health and social services - and gives a general overview of the state of play
of older persons' rights in national legislations and public policies implemented in the region. It concludes with a summary
of the main challenges that population aging poses to the building of democratic and inclusive societies and emphasizes the
need to move forward in adapting policy responses to the demographic panorama of the coming decades.--Publisher's description

Social panorama of Latin America, 2002-2003 by United Nations(
)3
editions published
between
2002
and
2004
in
English
and held by
931 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Achievements and challenges in the fight against poverty; Income distribution: characteristics and trends; Trends in employment
and unemployment in Latin America during 1990s; Social expenditure inLatin America; overview of a decade; Families in latin
America: current profile and public policies